UEFA will investigate new Italian Football Federation
(FIGC) president Carlo Tavecchio for alleged racist remarks.
The governing body announced on Wednesday that
Tavecchio's conduct would the subject of a thorough investigation following his
alleged conduct during his presidential campaign.
Tavecchio, 71, was announced as the FIGC's new president
last week, beating Demetrio Albertini to the role.
A UEFA statement read: "Following a request of
information made by UEFA on 28 July 2014, Mr Carlo Tavecchio, president of the
Italian Football Federation (FIGC), has today been personally informed by UEFA
about the decision of its chief ethics and disciplinary inspector to open a
disciplinary investigation on alleged racist comments made by him during his
FIGC presidential election campaign.
"Once the report has been completed, the UEFA chief
ethics and disciplinary inspector will submit its conclusions to the control,
ethics and disciplinary body to render a decision about this matter.
"Further details concerning these proceedings will
be announced in due course."
Tavecchio has previously apologised if his comments were
interpreted as offensive and said in a brief statement that he would fully
co-operate with the investigation.
"I am respectful of this UEFA decision, however it
is a due procedure that was expected," Tavecchio said on the FIGC website.
"I do believe that I will have the opportunity to
explain both my mistake and my genuine intentions."
Culled from Soccerway
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